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AB 1741: Sexual battery.
What AB 1741 does, verified September 9, 2026
The bill aims to strengthen the definition of sexual battery by making it punishable as a misdemeanor or felony if the perpetrator enters an inhabited dwelling house or trailer coach without consent. This new crime would require a state-mandated local program to be implemented. The bill also makes other technical changes to conform with existing laws. No reimbursement is required by this act for certain specified reasons.
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Last action: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3:30 p.m. (2026-09-08)Alert me
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| Sep. 08, 2026 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3:30 p.m. |
| Aug. 28, 2026 | Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 75. Noes 0.). |
| Aug. 27, 2026 | In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. |
| Aug. 27, 2026 | Reconsideration granted. (Ayes 40. Noes 0.) |
| Aug. 27, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.). |